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Music Concepts Online: Notation: Basic Rhythm and Pitch

For Students 9th - 10th
This site looks at rhythm, terms and concepts, which include rhythm, score, note (parts of and kinds), rests, tie. Great information.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Classroom Teacher Integrated: Note Bowling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students familiar with musical notes and their values can participate in "note bowling." The simple physical activity described at this website can take place in both gym class and in music class.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Dividing Notes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create an altered musical melody by dividing fractions. They compute the value of notes in terms of fractions and make their sum equal to the time signature.
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Phil Tulga

Phil Tulga: Counting Music: How Music Is Counted and Measured

For Students 3rd - 8th
This fun interactive counting activity is great for students to create their own rhythms. Students can use 4/4, 3/4 or 2/4 meters to input and listen to their own rhythms instantly.